Question
A colleague’s baby is eight and a half months old, can lift their head, but always prefers to tilt their head down or lean on an adult’s shoulder. They still can’t sit up properly, are unsteady, and have just started to roll over. They enjoy kicking their legs while lying down and don’t respond much when called. After a hospital check-up, the doctor said it’s cerebral palsy.
Answer
Cerebral palsy refers to a non-progressive syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage due to certain reasons before, during, or early in infancy. For cerebral palsy patients, effective treatment methods include rehabilitation training and surgical treatment. It is recommended that rehabilitation treatment be an effective method throughout the entire process of cerebral palsy; it requires persistence. Cerebral palsy treatment can improve motor function by increasing joint mobility, adjusting muscle tone, enhancing motor control, coordination, strength, and endurance, thereby enhancing the ability for self-care.